Tehachapi Energy Storage Project

🔋 Battery StorageElectric Utility
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameTehachapi Energy Storage Project
OperatorSouthern California Edison Co
CityTehachapi
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
ZIP93561
Coordinates35.12333, -118.38000

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
TSP1BatteriesBattery8.0 MWRetired2016

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator

What this means

Battery storage facilities don't generate electricity — they store it. They charge from the grid (often from solar during the day) and discharge during peak demand or to firm up renewables. EIA classifies them as power plants because they connect to the grid like one.

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